Admissions

SwVCC Admission Requirements

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SwVCC is a one of the 23 colleges in the Virginia Community College System (VCCS). The application process to Southwest may be completed online, will take approximately 15 to 20 minutes and is free.  But REMEMBER that your acceptance is not completed until the Admissions Office receives all of the information needed for enrollment in your Program of Study as outlined below. Review the SwVCC  tuition and fee chart for information on our low cost of tuition.

See contact information for: Academic Advisors and Student Development Services & Counselors who can assist you in academic decisions.

Email: Admissions@sw.edu for questions about the admissions process at SVCC.

Admission Requirements - Please review the information below and on the next page before completing the Admission Application.

Note: If applying for admission to one of the Allied Health programs of Occupational Therapy, Radiography, Respiratory Care, Nursing or Practical Nursing the candidate for admission must also submit the Health Care Program Application (OCT, RAD, RESPCARE, Nursing or Practical Nursing) along with documentation of all program admission requirements to the Admissions Office by January 15.

STUDENT Readmission - Former students, who have not been enrolled within the last three years and wish to register, must re-apply for admission.

If you plan to pursue a degree, diploma or certificate, please indicate a program plan on your application.  If you are applying for Financial Aid, you must choose a program plan. Your program plan may have a separate application or additional requirements. Browse the College Catalog for program of study requirements for the Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree, Associate of Applied Science, Diploma, Certificate or Career Studies Certificates in your area of interest.

You must submit an Application for In-state Tuition if it has been more than twelve months since you took a class at SwVCC.  NOTE:  The Application for In-state Tuition is included in the online VCCS Application.

You must take SwVCC's placement tests unless you have transfer credit in math or English or submit adequate official SAT/ACT scores in each area.

It is strongly recommended that all students meet with a counselor/advisor before enrolling in classes. New students must meet with a counselor/advisor before they can enroll.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:  Find out about your development options by visiting the following sites: Governor's School - Upward Bound  - Tech Prep

If you are a high school student interested in dual enrollment classes, contact your high school guidance counselor.

If you have graduated from high school within the past three years, have a copy of your transcript sent to Admissions.

If you are a transfer student from another college, have the institution send an official transcript directly to the Office of Admissions and Records in a sealed envelope.

It is strongly recommended that students planning to transfer to a four year institution work with an advisor/counselor regarding the transfer process.

Find out about specific admission requirements for selected Health Technologies programs.

If you are a Veteran, click here for information about processing your admission to SwVCC. 

New students should enroll in SDV 108 Orientation.  This class is required for graduation.